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It"s clear there has...

It"s clear there has been no greater challenge in the firm"s recent history. Engineers not only had to improve on one of the most successful convertibles of all-time, but to relaunch the company"s highest-profile model, too. The slightest mistake could prove disastrous.

It"s free of any disguise...

It"s free of any disguise at the front or sides, and our spyshots finally prove that the MINI has carried its early design ideas through to the showroom with van doors at the back, and a Mazda RX-8-style rear passenger door. The newcomer will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, before it goes on sale here early next year.

It"s got the class-leading...

It"s got the class-leading Renault Clio and new Vauxhall Corsa in its sights - as well as the sales success of its predecessor. But let"s be clear. Meeting expectations in 2007 will require something very special. After all, the original Fabia accounts for half of all Skodas on the UK"s roads, and a total of 1.5 million have found homes around the world.

It"s impossible to name...

It"s impossible to name them all here, but a handful are, I predict, stars of tomorrow. Greg Shilton looks like a cross between Albert Einstein and pop singer Jarvis Cocker - so you wouldn"t expect him to have invented a futuristic, semi-autonomous commuter vehicle system. It effectively puts motorway drivers in long, computer-controlled trains of cars travelling inches apart, leaving spaces for vehicles joining from slip roads.

It"s official: this...

It"s official: this year’s Auto Express- backed Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will go down to the wire at Thruxton, Hants, in October.

IT"S over тЂ“ General...

IT"S over тЂ“ General Motors has filed for bankruptcy. The ailing car giant has sought protection from its creditors under Chapter 11, allowing it to continue to trade while it restructures.

It"s the car you wouldn"t...

It"s the car you wouldn"t want to be driving in an accident, if the shocking pictures in this week"s mag are anything to go by.

It"s the news E-class...

It"s the news E-class fans have been waiting for! MercedesтЂ™ forthcoming CLE is ready to hit the road... These exclusive images of the hotly tipped replacement for the CLK show the upcoming car carrying out final tests before it goes on sale next year. It appears the coupe will be almost identical to the concept that inspired it.

It"s the Veyron for...

It"s the Veyron for all the family! This is our best look yet at the stunning Bugatti Royale тЂ“ a four-door four-seater thatтЂ™s set to take the famous firm into a new market.

ItтЂ™s been a long time...

ItтЂ™s been a long time coming, but weтЂ™ve finally put VauxhallтЂ™s replacement for the Vectra on the road! By giving its Ford Mondeo rival a new name and making bold claims about its тЂpremium feelтЂ™ and enhanced driving experience, the maker has raised expectations.

ItтЂ™s MINIтЂ™s biggest...

ItтЂ™s MINIтЂ™s biggest ever secret тЂ“ and autoexpress.co.uk has all the details.

ItтЂ™s not only the...

ItтЂ™s not only the stunning new Astra that Vauxhall fans have got to look forward to тЂ“ as Auto Express can reveal the famous brand promises to serve up 20 new models over the next three years.

ITтЂ™S the news Volkswagen...

ITтЂ™S the news Volkswagen Golf fans have been waiting for! These pictures confirm the German car maker is working on a high-performance replacement for its current hot hatch champion, the GTI.

ItтЂ™s the sports car...

ItтЂ™s the sports car that every Jaguar fan has been desperate to see! This is the Big CatтЂ™s all-new rival for PorscheтЂ™s Boxster тЂ“ a compact two-seat roadster that promises performance and style at an affordable price.

It was a Swiss show...

It was a Swiss show, but Jaguar was flying the flag for Britain with its sensational new XKR-S high performance range-topper.

It was business as usual...

It was business as usual for Sebastien Loeb as he raced his Citroen C4 WRC to victory on the Monte Carlo Rally.

It was one of the prettiest...

It was one of the prettiest cars on the road but that hasnтЂ™t stopped MerТcedes updating its SLK. And these official pictures show what the new model looks like. With a host of cosmetic changes inside and out, extra kit and a more powerful V6, the revised two-seater is taking the fight to the Porsche BoxТster and Audi TT Roadster.

I was expecting a less-than-warm...

I was expecting a less-than-warm reaction to my story from GM"s world HQ in Detroit. But it didn"t come, and neither was there any response from UK division Vauxhall, which has in the recent past sold some pretty unreliable cars. But I did get a call from a concerned senior Detroit auto guy who now finds himself working out of mainland Europe for "the General". He explained that things are changing - across the globe, the world"s number one motor corporation is slowly but surely improving quality. "Indeed, GM is producing great results in quality, and will not rest until it reaches world-class levels in all areas, both measured and perceived," he assured me. To back up his claims, he supplied me with a three-page list of notable and not-so-notable achievements his employer has made in this area. It said the quality gap between GM and the market leaders has shrunk by more than 50 per cent in the past four years, although it doesn"t state exactly how far it still lags behind the likes of Toyota, Mazda and Honda.

Jaguar gave the new...

Jaguar gave the new striking new XJ its debut in Frankfurt тЂ“

Jaguar"s designers have...

Jaguar"s designers have evolved the existing XK"s shape into a more modern, sporty form. It"s clear that early proposals for a radical shape incorporating twin headlamps have been dropped in favour of a more conservative design. The result is a two-door instantly recognisable as a Jaguar, and which promises to be one of the most attractive and desirable cars in its class.

Japanese giant Honda...

Japanese giant Honda will claim a world breakthrough at November’s Los Angeles Motor Show when it pulls the wraps off the first commercially available hydrogen fuel cell car.

Japanese giant Subaru...

Japanese giant Subaru is about to get a whole lot more pulling power! This is the company’s new Exiga MPV, caught undergoing testing in California ahead of its unveiling in June.

Japanese maker Mazda...

Japanese maker Mazda has peeled the wraps off its forthcoming city car, the Kiyora, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show.

John and Tina Dutton...

John and Tina Dutton, from Birmingham, pulled up at the booths on the M6 Toll in the West Midlands, and couldn"t believe what was queueing next to them. "From pictures I"d seen in Auto Express, I recognised it as the new Bentley," said John. "Tina handed me the camera while we were waiting in our line, and I took a photograph."

Just a week after Auto...

Just a week after Auto Express revealed exclusive pictures of the sporty D-MAX people carrier, the mag"s photographers snapped its bigger sibling, the Galaxy. They caught the disguised prototype undergoing testing in Germany, along with its smaller brother - and these pictures give the best indication yet of the blue oval"s strategy behind the two new models.

Just weeks after driving...

Just weeks after driving the latest MINI for the first time, Auto Express can reveal a range of striking new hot parts for the supermini from John Cooper Works.

Last weekendрЂ™s Belgian...

Last weekendрЂ™s Belgian Grand Prix ended in high drama when Lewis Hamilton was stripped of victory, with the authorities handing the win to his championship rival, Felipe Massa.

Lexus has its sights...

Lexus has its sights set on joining the supercar elite! We have it on good authority that Toyota has finally succeeded in its bid to find a higher top speed for JapanтЂ™s most expensive, and fastest production car ever, the Lexus LF-A. Т

Likely to adopt the...

Likely to adopt the Azure name after the Pininfarina-styled 1995 model, the opulent four-seater is set to cost around н‚бЈ135,000 when it goes on sale next summer. It will build on the huge sales success of the GT coupнѓ© - last year, an incredible 1,841 GTs found new homes, with the Flying Spur expected to push the firm"s total sales over the 6,000 mark.

Looking every inch the...

Looking every inch the baby Astra with its distinctive C-pillar and tall roof-line, the supermini promises to rival Fiat"s Grande Punto in the style stakes. Its bold design is framed at the front by sporty lights and a wide grille, while those curves are mirrored by the tail-gate and a lower back bumper. Large, distinctive lamps finish off the rear.

Look out Land Rover...

Look out Land Rover – Volkswagen’s Freelander rival is nearly ready! These revealing official pictures show the Golf-based Tiguan on test in the harsh, arid landscape of Namibia in southern Africa, as engineers prepare to sign off the exciting new 4x4. Auto Express can lift the lid with full details on the clever technology under the skin of VW’s first-ever compact SUV.

Make way for the new...

Make way for the new Mondeo! Insiders have revealed the replacement for FordтЂ™s big-selling family favourite will be more upmarket, stylish and efficient than ever, with a range of hi-tech turbo engines. And our exclusive pictures preview how it will shape up.

McLaren was the winner...

McLaren was the winner and loser at last weekend’s Hungarian Grand Prix. Although Lewis Hamilton dominated the event, leading every lap for the British squad, it scored NO points for the constructor’s championship after being found guilty of not acting in the best interests of the sport.

Meet the modern-day...

Meet the modern-day people’s car. Set to follow in the footsteps of the much loved Beetle, this is the most revolutionary new model in the history of Volkswagen: the stunning up!

Meet the office of the...

Meet the office of the future. Pictured is the Nissan NV 200 concept – a van that really will get workers moving.

Mercedes has pulled...

Mercedes has pulled the wraps from the latest E-Class.

Mitsubishi is putting...

Mitsubishi is putting the sport back into the Shogun. And this official picture shows what buyers can look forward to when the latest model goes on sale in 2008.

More and more second-hand...

More and more second-hand buyers are logging on to the Internet to find their next car. And theyтЂ™re about to benefit from increased choice and better quality, with thousands of ex-fleet models set to hit auction website eBay, costing around a third less than at a dealer.

More than 30 all-new...

More than 30 all-new cars will make their word debuts at the Detroit Motor Show – making it one of the very best ever.

Motorists could face...

Motorists could face fuel prices of more than ТЈ2 per litre and a ТЈ3,300 levy on new cars if new proposals are implemented by the Government.

Motorists really will...

Motorists really will have nowhere to hide, as it"s fitted with four lenses - three digital still cameras, plus a video capture system. These enable it to patrol up to four lanes of traffic at a time - current camera systems can only monitor part of a wide carriageway.

Motorsport history will...

Motorsport history will be made this week when Ireland hosts the penultimate round of this year’s World Rally Championship.

Motorway service stations...

Motorway service stations are notoriously pricey. But over the August Bank Holiday, are drivers less likely to pull in for a refuel and a rest?

My father was a professional...

My father was a professional gambler. Mum preferred property, antique and stock market investments. Their only son served time as an Economist Intelligence Unit writer and consultant, and has been the Daily Telegraph’s Mr Money columnist for years. I therefore know a bit about forecasting, predicting, prophesising, placing ‘safe’ bets, crystal ball gazing, making presumptions, having a punt and speculating. I also know that these verbs are largely redundant and should be replaced by a simpler word: guessing.

Nanjing wants to convert...

Nanjing wants to convert an existing office building, the Longbridge plant"s South Engineering Block, into temporary accommodation for 400 people - workers brought over from China. A spokesman for the council"s planning office confirmed: "An application has been made, but no date has been set for it to go before the committee."

Newly crowned world...

Newly crowned world champion Lewis HamiltonВ is set to become one of the greatest racing drivers of all-time, according to Damon Hill, the last Briton to wear the F1 crown.

News Cover story MX-5 joins the fold

New statistics reveal...

New statistics reveal that UK drivers pay more in fuel taxes per litre than other European Union motorists. But the same report also had better news, with the British Government spending more per mile on road maintenance bills than any other EU country.

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No, Postman Pat hasn’t...

No, Postman Pat hasn’t turned over to the dark side! This is the next generation Nissan Cube in disguise – as far as possible – and undergoing testing before its 2009 launch.

Number one - the diesel...

Number one - the diesel engine is dead. Thanks to high fuel costs, tough-to-meet emissions targets and growing competition for scarce fossil fuel resources, the engine once championed for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness is finished. Number two: you are what you eat. And in the case of the oil-burning powerplant, which chomps through a by-product of long-since-extinct dinosaurs… Well, you get the drift.

One of the most revered...

One of the most revered names in sports car history, the Porsche Spyder, is back! And our exclusive illustrations show for the first time how the sub-Boxster two-seater will shape up when it arrives in 2013.

One to watch –...

One to watch – that’s the latest entry-level sat-nav from Dutch manufacturer TomTom. Bosses claim they have introduced a host of upgrades to the third edition of the TomTom One, and also made it easier to use.

Only last week (Newsweek...

Only last week (Newsweek, Issue 946), Auto Express brought you exclusive pictures of the German firm"s new MINI-rivalling A1 - and now the company has given the world its first official glimpse of the A5 coupé.

Only the Citroen C5...

Only the Citroen C5 has achieved this score before. But when it was assessed last year, its points were rounded up to 36, whereas the 1007"s were rounded down

Only when we drove it...

Only when we drove it back-to-back against its rivals on UK roads did we realise what an astonishing achievement the new Cat really is.

Other practical features...

Other practical features include a tailgate and sliding rear doors which can be opened electrically, plus movable LED interior lights and a camera to help with reversing manoeuvres

Our photographers have...

Our photographers have spied a camouflaged update to Audi"s executive

Our sensational spy...

Our sensational spy shot shows, for the very first time, the key feature that should keep the second-generation model ahead of its rivals - an electric pop-up boot spoiler.

Our spies caught this...

Our spies caught this prototype of the new Chinese-built 450 testing on public roads in Germany ahead of its anticipated arrival in UK showrooms and forecourts in 2009.

Our spies have already...

Our spies have already caught an early prototype out on test, and the two versions of the new city star, which share the same platform, are tipped to debut at next year"s Frankfurt Motor Show. The pair, seen in this week"s mag, will be built alongside a Toyota-badged version of the car, which will use the same underpinnings and go on sale next to the Yaris.

Owner General Motors...

Owner General Motors has revealed that last year"s British debut of the American marque was a flop - and it"s planning a big brand relaunch with another car.

Painted in the same...

Painted in the same orange and white colours as the famous clown fish that starred in Disney film Find?ing Nemo, the Concetto really stood out when it made its debut at the Bologna Motor Show this week.

Peugeot MPV gets power hike

Peugeot"s 307 has finished...

Peugeot"s 307 has finished rock bottom of the reliability ranking for the second year running. Where did it all go wrong? You struggled to think of any part of the car that isn"t prone to failing.

Police are ensuring...

Police are ensuring they dispose of their cars with reasonable mileages. Most are less than three years old and have some manufacturer warranty left

Prepare for price hikes!...

Prepare for price hikes! Ford has announced an average rise of four per cent from today, and rivals are following suit. One industry expert has even warned motorists could face increases of up to 10 per cent by the end of the year.

Price is right for ultimate Audi TT

Project Eagle has finally...

Project Eagle has finally landed - and it has a new name! This is the Lotus Evora, the first brand-new model to emerge from firm for more than 13 years.

Proof of its plan to...

Proof of its plan to build a staggering 321,000 Rover 75s in the next five years has been seen by Auto Express - and not a single one will come from Birmingham.

Research by Washingчton...

Research by Washingчton University in the US argues that planting in temperate regions such as Europe can warm the earth"s surface by absorbing sunlight and trapping heat. The study concluded many initiatives could be counter-productive and result in significant warming by 2100.

Rumour has it that the...

Rumour has it that the Ferrari test drivers were lapping their Fiorano circuit as fast in an F430 as they had been in the Ferrari Enzo Ferrari hypercar.

Run for cover! The meanest...

Run for cover! The meanest Merc ever has broken loose!

Sat-nav could soon save...

Sat-nav could soon save your life – that’s according to Nissan. The Japanese car maker has just revealed its fourth-generation Advanced Safety Vehicle (ASV). The firm has fitted the newcomer with a hi-tech development of its standard on-board navigation system. By communicating with similarly equipped vehicles, it can warn of other drivers who are about to pull out of unsighted roads. The company claims that serious accidents could be reduced by 60 per cent if the gadgets in the ASV make production.

Scores of readers contact...

Scores of readers contact our Watchdog pages every week following disputes with agents, and the new legislation is aimed at protecting their rights - but Auto Express can reveal plans to introduce the rules are in chaos.

SEAT gave the all-new...

SEAT gave the all-new Ibiza its world debut at the Madrid Motor Show. Bosses took the wraps off the supermini at the Spanish brand’s home event, alongside a low emission version of the Alhambra MPV.

SEAT has unveiled its...

SEAT has unveiled its most potent model to date - the awesome new Leon Cupra R.

Sebastien Loeb put in...

Sebastien Loeb put in a devastating performance to win Rally Ireland, and put himself on course for a fourth consecutive World Rally Championship title.

Set to enter the UK"s...

Set to enter the UK"s mainstream compact family car market for the first time, the new model will be offered here in both saloon and hatchback form, with a full and varied line-up.

Set to reach UK shores...

Set to reach UK shores in 2009, the compact family car was revealed by SAIC at the Shanghai Motor Show, and is the latest model to rise from the ashes of Rover.

Shocked isn"t the word!...

Shocked isn"t the word! The top 10 cars are produced by only four manufacturers: BMW, Lexus, Skoda and Honda. Clearly they know something the others don"t...

Shrouded in a zebra-like...

Shrouded in a zebra-like camouflage, HondaтЂ™s new V10 supercar finally broke cover this week. And itтЂ™s the latest step in a project to replace the NSX.

Since the firm was taken...

Since the firm was taken over last week by a group of businessmen led by Prodrive chairman David Richards, boss Ulrich Bez has wasted no time in outlining his vision for the years ahead. As well as fast-tracking the development of models such as the DBS and four-door Rapide, Bez has hinted at a new flagship, codenamed DBX.

Six-times MotoGP world...

Six-times MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will be sprinkling some much-needed spice on to next monthтЂ™s Wales Rally GB.

Six years ago, ministers...

Six years ago, ministers pledged to cut vehicle offences by 30 per cent by 2004. To achieve that, they launched the Vehicle Crime Reduction Action Team (VCRAT), in a bid to boost public awareness about security, tighten registration procedures and crack down on thieves.

Sleek lines and an all-new...

Sleek lines and an all-new style – SEAT’s new Ibiza supermini has just been revealed.

So, in the true spirit...

So, in the true spirit of the Olympics, the German needs to represent his country at the 2008 Games in China. He would have to compete against F1 rivals, as well as drivers from the World Rally Championship, NASCAR, American CART/IndyCar racing, plus lesser-known men from the world of touring and sports cars, karting and ice racing.

Some pick-ups provide...

Some pick-ups provide far less protection in an accident than the average supermini, new crash tests show.

Soon "cyberwardens"...

Soon "cyberwardens" - hi-tech surveillance device - will catch offenders and issue tickets through the post!

Sources within the Luton...

Sources within the Luton manufacturer have let slip that company bosses are closely watching the popularity of the GM Journey - which goes on sale in South America later this year. If that model proves to be a success, then the maker may offer something similar in UK showrooms.

Spied undisguised, the...

Spied undisguised, the forthcoming Picasso replacement reveals exactly how the French firm intends to develop its bold new design philosophy with a daring MPV.

Supercar firm Lamborghini...

Supercar firm Lamborghini has sensationally axed plans to add two new models to its supercar line-up.

Surprisingly, female...

Surprisingly, female models have not been represented in the bodyтЂ™s tests since they started a decade ago.

Take the Honda Civic...

Take the Honda Civic as an example. Although the striking new model arrived on forecourts earlier this month, it has yet to hit values of its predecessor, the MkV. As such, used buyers are being advised to wait a few months before striking a deal. Jeff Paterson, senior cars editor at trade bible Glass"s Guide, told Auto Express: "Honda is one of the few brands whose outgoing models experience a price rise when a replacement appears." However, the effect typically lasts only a few months, so buying a used Civic MkV should make perfect sense by late spring.

Taking its styling cues...

Taking its styling cues from the 612 Scaglietti, insiders tell us the new model will be called the F600 Imola, and will slot into the Ferrari range between the smaller F430 and the four-seater 612. The badge comes from the 600bhp, 6.0-litre V12 under the bonnet.

Tests have been going...

Tests have been going on for several weeks in Montpellier, France, and look set to spread across the country soon. And UK police forces, which have been watching the developments, could introduce the idea here.

Thanks to exclusive...

Thanks to exclusive insider information, we can bring you the first images in this week"s mag of the newcomer, and the lowdown on the features which Ford hopes will keep the Fiesta at the top of the sales charts.

That’s because...

That’s because it has begun providing motorists with an auction-size choice of models at private sale figures. On its relaunched website, prospective buyers can now view hundreds of three to five-year-old ex-fleet motors, all advertised at no-haggle prices. Comprehensive listings include up to 70 individual photos, and you need only pay a ?100 deposit to secure the vehicle of your choice.

That’s the verdict...

That’s the verdict from trade bible Glass’s Guide. Values for drop-tops failed to reach their usual summer peak this year, and the experts at Glass’s warn the seasonal drop in the winter could see prices plummet.

That"s because the man...

That"s because the man pictured on the right - Bob Busbridge from Morden, Surrey - has a tiny kit car company based in a workshop in his back garden. Why is this a problem for Dodge bosses? Because his AC Cobra lookalike is called the Viper.

The 1,000bhp club has...

The 1,000bhp club has a new member – and it’s British! With 1,500bhp, the Keating TKR delivers even more power than the Bugatti Veyron supercar.

The 2008 Geneva expo...

The 2008 Geneva expo is just a few hours old but Renault has already stolen the show with this – the Mégane Coupe Concept.

THE Audi A2 is making...

THE Audi A2 is making a comeback. Auto Express has learned the German firm plans to resurrect its trailblazing small people carrier. And it will take pride of place as one of the most desirable models in an exciting new compact car range.

The Auto 1 vote was...

The Auto 1 vote was published in issue 833 and on the website. With the count complete, Citroen"s bosses were delighted with the result.

The baby Lexus has landed!...

The baby Lexus has landed! Lexus is readying a BMW 1-series for Frankfurt, and this is the first photo to emerge, after last week"s rear shot, of the front end.ч

The battle to keep car...

The battle to keep car crime at bay continues unabated. What with transponders, immobilisers, alarms and other anti-theft systems, vehicles today are virtually impossible to steal without the keys – or the use of a flat-bed truck!

The big giveaway is...

The big giveaway is the one thing they couldn"t hide - the exhaust. The unique oval shape made by the twin pipes means this can only be the Roewe 450, the Chinese version of the Rover 45. So what"s so special about this picture? It was taken in the UK, and signals the Chinese have arrived!

The California dreaming...

The California dreaming is over тЂ“ Ferrari has finally pulled the wraps of its stunning new supercar!

The car is as much about...

The car is as much about comfort and space as handling and pace! The two-seater GT may resemble the stripped-out Elise, but it promises to be practical and refined. In profile, the Europa S is clearly longer than existing Lotuses, and wider, too.

The car is packed with...

The car is packed with hi-tech equipment, including a choice of two satellite navigation systems, both of which boast Bluetooth compatibility

The car was first unveiled...

The car was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, where it was blue and had a roof. Auto Express drove it in issue 856, and tipped it to appear in dealers soon. For the Frankfurt event, bosses decided to update the concept, give it a respray and chop the top off.

The car was given a...

The car was given a makeover two years ago, but the changes were confined to the engines, suspension and interior, making the S-Type better to drive than it had been at launch. Now, the Coventry firm has given its mid-size exec a fresher exterior, plus further cabin revisions. And, as we revealed last year, there will be a diesel for the first time.

The compact MPV - based...

The compact MPV - based on the Roomster concept seen at last year"s Frankfurt Motor Show - will mark the maker"s first entry into this expanding sector. It will use the platform of VW"s latest Golf, but the front and rear overhangs are kept to a minimum to ensure that it is nearly as short as a supermini.

The company is giving...

The company is giving anyone who buys a vehicle advertised in one of its regional magazines or on its website a 30-day warranty, at no cost.

The competition car"s...

The competition car"s more aggresчsive styling gives a clear indication of how a sporty Fabia vRS will look when it goes on sale next year.

The Cooper S Works GP...

The Cooper S Works GP will go on sale here in July next year, priced around н‚бЈ22,000. And it could turn into a mad dash for the nippy little mover, as only 2,000 will be built, with a mere 400 destined for the UK. Each car will have its build number painted on the roof.

The coupé made...

The coupé made its debut at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, and is the work of coachbuilder Zagato, from Milan. The car started life as a Bentley Continental GT Speed, but you’re unlikely to confuse it with the standard model, thanks to a wide range of unique styling changes.

The Daytona 500 is exactly...

The Daytona 500 is exactly what Formula One - for all its millions of pounds anf overblown egos - fails to achieve

The deal stops them...

The deal stops them selling models less than three years old that have been imported from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). But the body representing the UK’s non-franchised dealers is unhappy about it.

The demo came as the...

The demo came as the cost of a litre of unleaded soared to at least 82.9p across the UK. The nationwide average was 83p, but the pump price had reached 90p in some places, including Canterbury, Kent. Super unleaded was even higher, topping н‚бЈ1 at many forecourts.